The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 6,678 weapons at airport checkpoints in the United States in 2024, which is a slight drop from the 6,737 that were intercepted in 2022, the agency said in a press release. Despite the small decline, it illustrates the persistent worry about people bringing guns to airport security checks. Notably, 94% of the guns that were seized were loaded, posing a serious risk to passenger and TSA personnel safety.
Despite an increase in passenger volume, TSA intercepted firearms at a rate of 7.4 per million travelers, down from 7.8 per million in 2023. In total, TSA screened over 904 million passengers, maintaining vigilance as it continued its
The TSA Caught 6,678 Firearms At US Airport Security Checkpoints In 2024
